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Village announces Waste Management curbside bulk pickup, river cleanup and Arbor Day plans
Summary
Director Tom Hoffman briefed trustees on the village’s sixth annual Waste Management curbside bulk collection in May, the 16th annual river cleanup on April 26, and an Arbor Day observance and tree planting on April 25.
Tom Hoffman, Director of Engineering and Development, told the Village of Menomonee Falls Board of Trustees on April 21 about three annual spring events: a Waste Management curbside bulk-item collection, the Menomonee Falls River Cleanup, and Arbor Day/Bird City observances.
Hoffman said the Waste Management curbside bulk collection is provided under the village’s contract with Waste Management. Residents must contact Waste Management between April 14 and May 2 to schedule pickups; collection routes will begin the week of May 5. He said the curbside service is free to residents during the scheduled week, is limited to two bulk items per household for two people to handle per pickup, and excludes hazardous waste, yard waste, tires and electronics. Hoffman noted that items that exceed 4 feet in length or 60 pounds are not accepted under the program and that separate brush pick-up and an annual drop-off event (no cost to residents) are available; this year’s drop-off was scheduled for Oct. 4.
Hoffman asked residents to space bulk items at the curb for safe pickup, said Waste Management is already taking scheduling calls, and provided the contact number published by the village: (262) 251-4000, plus live chat and email options through Waste Management.
On river cleanup, Hoffman said the village partners with Riverkeepers on the 16th annual event, scheduled for Saturday, April 26. The program covers 28 public sites — parks, natural areas, ponds and roadways — and volunteers meet 9 a.m. to noon; the village provides gloves, trash grabbers and a T-shirt, and public works picks up filled trash bags on the following Monday. Volunteers may sign up via the QR code or the village website; Hoffman said participants receive volunteer-hour records and certificates when requested.
Hoffman also summarized Arbor Day and Bird City recognition. He said the consent agenda included two resolutions declaring April 25, 2025, as Arbor Day and World Migratory Bird Day for the village. The Arbor Day observance will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 25, at John Taylor Park and will include planting a red maple in the park’s west side.
Hoffman closed by inviting residents, families and groups to participate and by noting that public information about acceptable bulk items and event sign-ups is posted on the village website.
